The Cook Who Defended Pearl Harbor: A Graphic Novel Biography of Doris "Dorie" Miller - Couverture souple
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On December 7, 1941, Dorie Miller, a cook aboard the USS West Virginia battleship, became an unlikely hero during the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Without any formal training, Miller took control of an antiaircraft gun, shooting down enemy planes and saving countless lives. In this action-packed graphic novel, relive the brave actions that earned Miller the Navy Cross, making him the first African American to receive this honor. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this must-read nonfiction graphic novel showcases one of history's greatest barrier breakers.
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À propos des auteurs
Shawn Pryor is the creator and co-author of the graphic novel mystery series Cash and Carrie, co-creator and author of the 2019 GLYPH-nominated football/drama series Force, and author of Kentucky Kaiju and Jake Maddox: Diamond Double Play. In his free time, he enjoys reading, cooking, listening to streaming music playlists, and talking about why Zack from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is the greatest superhero of all time.
Alessandro Valdrighi was born by the sea in 1980 in beautiful Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy. He studied at the prestigious Accademia di Belle Arti (Academy of Fine Arts) in Florence and graduated with a Bachelor's degree as a set designer. Alessandro learned to draw at an early age by copying comics and illustrations from books. He believes this is the reason he is now successful using multiple art styles. Alessandro has worked as a cartoonist, illustrator, and concept artist in both traditional and digital media. In 2011 he won a prize for his work on Lágrimas en la lluvia, featured as the best comic book publication in Spain. Alessandro lives and works in Siena, Italy, with his wife and two daughters, and a crazy cat.
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The Cook Who Defended Pearl Harbor: A Graphic Novel Biography of Doris "Dorie" Miller (Barrier Breakers)
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Capstone Pr Inc, 2025
ISBN 10 : 1669083276
ISBN 13 : 9781669083276
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Etat : good. Valdrighi, Alessandro (illustrateur). All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included. N° de réf. du vendeur COLV.1669083276.G
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The Cook Who Defended Pearl Harbor (Paperback)
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Paperback. Etat : new. Valdrighi, Alessandro (illustrateur). Paperback. On December 7, 1941, Dorie Miller, a cook aboard the USS West Virginia battleship, became an unlikely hero during the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Without any formal training, Miller took control of an antiaircraft gun, shooting down enemy planes and saving countless lives. In this action-packed graphic novel, relive the brave actions that earned Miller the Navy Cross, making him the first African American to receive this honor. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this must-read nonfiction graphic novel showcases one of history's greatest barrier breakers. A nonfiction graphic novel about Dorie Miller, a Navy cook who shot down enemy planes during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, saving countless lives. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781669083276
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The Cook Who Defended Pearl Harbor: A Graphic Novel Biography of Doris "Dorie" Miller
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. Valdrighi, Alessandro (illustrateur). 32 pages. 9.00x7.00x0.05 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur xr1669083276
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